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Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Sneak Peek Day 2: Best Fishes and Warm & Fuzzy

This is probably one of my favorite shaped cards I've ever created, a fishbowl inspired by the "Drop me a line!" sentiment and the little worm on a hook in Gina K's newest "Best Fishes". Recognize the kitty? It's from Asela's "Framed Friends" set from last month, and it works swimmingly with the Gina's set. ;) Start by placing your circle die overlapping a 4 1/4" square folded card and cut. (f you don't have a die, trace a bowl or something overlapping the scored edge and cut through both layers.)

Next I stamped the fish and worm to the right so that the fish appears to be checking it out! :) With my die in place as a mask, I sponged some Cool Caribbean ink around the edges of the bowl. When you remove it, you'll have water in the bowl and the illusion of solid glass walls around the edge.

I colored my images with Copics and cut the kitty out of the frame, gluing him just below the edge of the card, centering a paw over the worm so I could draw a line down to attach it to the hook.

I had already photographed this card for the log and then realized how much better it could be if I pulled out of the multicolored beads I almost never use and added them to the bottom for gravel! A little Crystal Lacquer on the bottom before sprinkling them on and gently pressing them in. I removed a few that were poking out over the edge so it would look like they were all contained within the bowl.

Inside I added the sentiment and a few bubbles also from the set. This was really fun to make (and still fits in an A2 envelope.)

My next peek: more animals! I love this little love bird on a swing from Asela's new "Warm & Fuzzy", so I would thought it be cool if I could find a way to hang him up! I just got these heart Nestabilities with Valentine's' day coming, they seemed a perfect solution and pretty way to frame the image.

After cutting through both the Basic Grey Bittersweet DP and Gina K Pure Luxury 120 lb base, I poked a hole at the top of the heart and threaded a jump ring through, then made a hole through the top of the chain image and threaded the ring through that.

Here is a closeup of the bird. (I like him giving him a little nudge with my finger to get him rockin'!) I colored it with Copics and tried to subtly create a little heart on his breast, did you notice? :) I also traced the wire with a Copic Silver Spica. Now this is important: I used the Gina K 80 lb CS for my image. This means my Copics bled through to the inside....

... which allowed me to see my coloring and trace with a pen to create a back for him! The coloring wasn't completely solid, but there was enough for me to see his shape and add more color. I didn't draw in the beak or feet since you wouldn't see those....

I hope you enjoyed these peeks! To see more of these sets from our team, please visit:

Great idea using the two sets together for the bird card, and having the color on the bird bleed through to define his backside! Both cards are wonderful and creative, as always. And yes, I noticed the heart on the bird's chest right away! ;)

You amaze me everyday with your creative talent and MAJOR inspiring projects. This fish bowl card is just fabulous and I just love all the details you added to this adorable card. Now your heart card is just so fabulous and just love your coloring.

Melanie, this is so cute! I love the way you did the fishbowl. So creative, I love the way you combined the two sets! I am so enjoying this release (I do ever one) but it just seems to be getting better and better! I also love the bird swinging in the heart, so cute and love the way he is colored on both sides. :o)

Loved the Fish Card (will have to borrow this idea). I'm so partial to cute (spelled - Warm and Fuzzy) and anything associated with the ocean as I live right near, and it's just something I associate with my life - fish, shells, water. So BOTH of these sets will be mine very soon!

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I am a stamp illustrator, author and Senior Design Team Member for Gina K Designs and a WAHM of two terrific boys. I've been stamping and creating cards and other papercrafts for 12 years, and was one of the Splitcoast Original Dirty Dozen Team (melmel). My first book of stamping tutorials came out in January 2012 and the second in May 2013. God has blessed me beyond measure with opportunities to use my gifts and a loving husband who supports my work and art. I pray you find inspiration in the creations and stories I post here!